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When did Steam add "Kernel Level Anti-Cheat" notice to the store pages? (lemm.ee)
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[–] 7 points 2 years ago (6 children)

Some games with this on the store page run natively on Linux. Not sure how it works, does the Linux version just not use the anticheat?

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  • [–] 10 points 2 years ago (3 children)

    All the games I've played with anti-cheat software under Linux, exclusively run in userspace.
    That's (of the reasons) why you can't consistently determine which ACS work: those that support Linux have to make the compromise of not running in kernel space (let alone as root), and sensibly let the developer choosing whether to allow such compromise.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 years ago* (2 children)

    Wait, so they don't need kernal-level access? Ridiculous.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Eh, userspace has some limitations that cheaters can circumvent more easily if they get their hands beyond it.

    Kernel-space ACS is not going to stop you if you're motivated enough, though, and at some point it becomes more of a hassle to deal with for the legitimate player than it is for the cheater.
    Like those websites/services with password requirements so insane it's actually difficult for you to cook up an actually good one.

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  • [–] 9 points 2 years ago*

    Some games with this on the store page run natively on Linux. Not sure how it works, does the Linux version just not use the anticheat?

    They may be a native Linux-supported game.

    Otherwise, I know Easy Anti-Cheat is available on Steam for Linux, you install it just like if it's its own game, then other games use it. I don't know about any other anti-cheat software.

    You can always check out protondb.com for info on a specific game.

    This comment is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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